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Idarubitec 5mg Injection is used in the treatment of some kinds of blood cancer (leukemia). It may be also used to treat other conditions, as determined by the doctor. It is sometimes used with certain other medicines as part of combination chemotherapy.

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Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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Idarubicin (5mg)

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Product introduction

Idarubitec 5mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, nausea, infection, hair loss, and fever. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood(decrease red blood and white blood cells), thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Idarubitec Injection

Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)

Benefits of Idarubitec Injection

Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) is a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow that leads to the overproduction of abnormal white blood cells, causing symptoms like fatigue, frequent infections, and bleeding. Idarubitec 5mg Injection helps control the disease by reducing the number of cancerous cells and supporting the recovery of healthy blood cell production. It improves treatment outcomes, supports remission, and offers a better chance at long-term recovery and improved quality of life.

Side effects of Idarubitec Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Idarubitec

Vomiting
Nausea
Infection
Hair loss
Fever
Increased liver enzymes
Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Bleeding
Myelosuppression
Seizure

How to use Idarubitec Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Idarubitec Injection works

Idarubitec 5mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by suppressing the activity of an enzyme (topoisomerase II) involved in DNA multiplication of the cancer cells. It also forms harmful chemicals (free radicals) which cause DNA damage. This slows the growth of cancer cells and eventually kills them.

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Quick tips

Idarubitec 5mg Injection is given as an injection under the supervision of a doctor only.
Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested by your doctor.
Use an effective method of birth control to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood uric level, liver function, blood cell count in your blood.
You may also be checked for heart functioning timely while on the treatment with this medicine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Idarubitec 5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Idarubitec 5mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Idarubitec 5mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Idarubitec 5mg Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Special care should be taken if it is essential that you drive while undergoing treatment especially if you are lacking strength or are in a debilitated condition.

Kidney

CAUTION

Idarubitec 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Get kidney function tests done before the start of this medicine.

Liver

CAUTION

Idarubitec 5mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Get liver function tests done before the start of this medicine.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Idarubitec with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Natalizumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Natalizumab with Idarubicin.

Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Artemether (Injection Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Artemether (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Frequently asked questions

Is Idarubitec 5mg Injection a vesicant?

Idarubitec 5mg Injection can cause inflammation of the vein in which it is administered; and irritation and ulceration of surrounding tissue, if leakage occurs at the site of intravenous administration.

What is Idarubitec 5mg Injection used for?

Idarubitec 5mg Injection is used in the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (a type of cancer of the white blood cells) in combination with other medications and breast cancer in advance stage after failure with other medications.

How does Idarubitec 5mg Injection work?

Idarubitec 5mg Injection acts by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Anthracyclines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Other Anticancer Agents

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 952.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 686-87.
Idarubicin. New York, New York: Pharmacia & Upjohn Company; 2014. [Accessed on 27 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Address: FC/B-1 (Extn.), Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate Mathura Road, New Delhi - 110 044

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General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Idarubitec Injection

Benefits of Idarubitec Injection

Side effects of Idarubitec Injection

How to use Idarubitec Injection

How Idarubitec Injection works

All substitutes for Idarubitec 5mg Injection

Zavedos 5mg Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Natalizumab (Injection Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Artemether (Injection Route)

Artemether (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is Idarubitec 5mg Injection a vesicant?

What is Idarubitec 5mg Injection used for?

How does Idarubitec 5mg Injection work?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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